Coconut Crusted Chicken Strips
Coconut Crusted Chicken Strips
Ingredients:
- 1 lb pkg boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 5 Tbsp dried, unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Himalayan sea salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the coconut milk in a shallow bowl.
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine the Himalayan sea salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
- Place the chicken tenderloins in the milk for 1 minute on each side. Dip in the shredded coconut mixture, coating both sides. Place the "breaded" chicken on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through
**TIP: Serve with IHC approved ketchup or BBQ sauce
This recipe makes about 5 servings with a serving size of 3 oz of chicken. One serving is equal to 3 oz of protein and 1/2 serving of healthy fat on the IHC plan.